East Brookfield District Court cases in Worcester County, East Brookfield, MA
East Brookfield District Court is a Massachusetts Trial Court-District Court Department-serving as a limited-jurisdiction court for the area. It handles criminal matters (arraignments, bail, misdemeanors, probable-cause hearings on felonies, and trials of certain felonies), civil actions for money damages up to $50,000, small claims, and summary process (evictions). The court also issues abuse-prevention (G.L. c. 209A) and harassment-prevention (G.L. c. 258E) orders, hears mental health and substance use commitment petitions (e.g., Section 35), conducts probation violation proceedings, and adjudicates local bylaw/ordinance violations. Traffic matters include civil motor vehicle infractions and criminal motor vehicle offenses. It also issues criminal complaints and search warrants within its jurisdiction.
East Brookfield District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Worcester |
| Street Address: | 544 East Main St |
| City: | East Brookfield |
| Zip Code: | 1515 |
| Phone: | 508-885-6305 |
| Fax: | 508-885-7623 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.mass.gov/locations/east-brookfield-district-court |
| Parking: | There is free parking located within the court complex |
| Public Transportation: | For public transportation information to the courthouse, visit the Worcester Regional Transportation Authority website or call 800-392-6100 |
| Restrictions: | No cell phones, or other electronic |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Email: | cmeastbrookfielddc@jud.state.ma.us |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/East-Brookfield-District-Court/153649218022617 |
| ADA: | Lisa Skutnik |
| ADA Phone: | 508-885-6305 ext. 2711811 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | lisa.skutnik@jud.state.ma.us |
| Special Access: | Yes Wheelchair accessible |
| About / Additional Info: | This court serves Barre, Brookfield, East Brookfield, Hardwick, Leicester, New Braintree, North Brookfield, Oakham, Paxton, Rutland, Spencer, Warren, and West Brookfield. |
Services and Case Types Handled in East Brookfield District Court
East Brookfield District Court serves the public by handling:
- Criminal: arraignments, bail, probable-cause hearings, misdemeanors and certain felonies, clerk-magistrate (show-cause) hearings, probation matters, warrants, and violations.
- Civil: civil actions up to $50,000, small claims, summary process (evictions), supplementary process (judgment collection), and motor vehicle/by-law citations.
- Protection: Abuse Prevention Orders (M.G.L. c.209A) and Harassment Prevention Orders (c.258E).
- Jury: juror check-in and management; jury-of-six criminal and civil trials.
Public-facing services include:
- Accepting paper and eFiled case filings; providing forms and filing guidance.
- Scheduling and conducting hearings, conferences, and trials (in-person or virtual when available).
- Records access and certified copies; case searches.
- Payments for fines, fees, and assessments.
- Interpreter services and ADA accommodations.
- Probation Department pretrial services and community supervision.